farmers markets
Stay at Home in South Lake Tahoe: Police and City addressing concerns
Submitted by paula on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 5:46pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Ever since Governor Newsom issued a 'Stay at Home' order on March 19, 2020, there has been confusion on what businesses are essential and what the public can and cannot do. The order was created to protect the health and well-being of all Californians and to establish consistency across the state in order to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Stay-at-home FAQs from California Department of Health
Submitted by paula on Sat, 03/21/2020 - 11:06am
The California State Public Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health have ordered all individuals living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence, except as needed to maintain continuity of operation of the federal critical infrastructure sectors.
Some people may be confused and hear different messages and wonder exactly what are "essential services". To list what the State order covered they have come out with a guideline to help navigate these unchartered waters.
What does this mean?
10th annual Sample the Sierra highlights regional food, wine and art
Submitted by paula on Wed, 08/07/2019 - 5:12pm
Event Date:
September 14, 2019 - 12:00pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Sample the Sierra, South Lake Tahoe’s farm-to-fork festival, will celebrate its tenth anniversary of regional foods, wines, beers and spirits at Bijou Community Park in South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019 from noon to 5:00 p.m.
Farmers markets return to South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 4:28pm
The snow has melted (most places) at lake level and spring is finally here, so that means it's time for farmers markets in South Lake Tahoe.
First market to open is the Lake Tahoe Market on Wednesday, May 24 at Kahle Community Park, 236 Kingsbury Grade near the state line from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. They will be open on Wednesdays through the summer.
Farmers Markets return to the South Shore
Submitted by paula on Mon, 05/30/2016 - 1:18pm
It is time for farmer's markets to return to South Lake Tahoe and Stateline, the first two set to start Friday, June 3.
On Friday, the popular Ski Run Blvd market opens for their seventh season at 3:00 p.m. Food, crafts, fruit and vegetables will be featured in the middle of the block in front of Blue Angel Cafe. This market will be on all Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. through September 30. For more information, visit their website www.skirunfarmersmarket.com.
Money secured for Hwy 89 improvement projects at Meeks Bay and Tahoe City
Submitted by paula on Wed, 10/21/2015 - 8:11pm
There will soon be a new Fanny Bridge in Tahoe City now that the Tahoe Transportation District has secured all of the $33 million needed to complete the State Route 89/Fanny Bridge Community Revitalization Project and Meeks Bay Trail Project.
Weekly farmers markets in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 06/02/2015 - 7:52am
Rows of fresh fruit, vegetables, coffee, food, flowers and local goods including soap and books will be featured at the South Lake Tahoe Farmers' Markets on Tuesdays all summer.
The Tuesday market runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is operated by El Dorado County Farmers' Markets and is held at the American Legion located at 2732 Lake Tahoe Blvd.
Senior's Farmers Market Check Booklets Available in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Thu, 06/12/2014 - 7:32pm
Event Date:
July 15, 2014 - 8:00am
The El Dorado County Area Agency on Aging has a limited supply of Senior Farmers' Market check booklets available for qualified El Dorado County Seniors. Farmers' Market check booklets will be distributed on first come, first served basis to seniors who are at least 60 years of age and meet income guidelines (one person household with annual income less than $21,590 or two person household with income less than $29,101).
Cultured Kitchen Cheeses Recalled Due to Salmonella Risk
Submitted by paula on Tue, 12/31/2013 - 7:13pm
The Cultured Kitchen out of West Sacramento, CA has initiated a recall of all flavors of their cashew cheese products due to risk of contamination with Salmonella. The products were sold in natural food stores throughout Northern California and Northern Nevada, and at farmers markets in Sacramento and have an expiration dates of on or before April 19, 2014.
Council Votes to Ban Single Use Plastic Bags in South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by paula on Tue, 10/01/2013 - 5:13pm
With a vote of 3 to 2 in favor, the City Council today voted to ban single use carry out plastic bags in the South Lake Tahoe city limits. This issue was passionately debated by council members and the 8 citizens that offered their comment during today's City Council meeting. The city council is expected to finalize the ordinance later this month. The ban will take effect in grocery stores and farmers markets three months after adoption and will apply to all retail establishments after one year. Pharmacies,restaurants, and non-profits are exempted.
El Dorado to step up enforcement on out-of-county roadside vendors
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 07/29/2013 - 3:27pmCapitalizing on residents’ need for strawberries for tonight’s dessert, or those last minute anniversary flowers, roadside vendors are seemingly everywhere. But, who is that guy on the corner?
“We are seeing an influx of vendors from outside of the county,” said El Dorado County Agriculture Commissioner Charlene Carveth. “In most instances, roadside dealers are not selling produce that is locally grown, or in compliance with basic local and state food safety requirements.”
City's outdoor markets are ripe for good selection, good times
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 07/18/2011 - 4:04pmFrom the freshest greens to a cowboy hat made from a beer bottle box, South Lake Tahoe's outdoor markets have it all. And aside from the goods, the city's increasing number of farmers markets an...
